baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2372667-A (GB)
Title: Providing improved stress thresholds in network management systems
Inventor: GRANDIN DANIEL FRANCOIS RONAN
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: A network management apparatus 3A and method is disclosed for determining an optimum threshold value for a monitored characteristic of a network 1. The optimum threshold value is determined by counting the number of previously received values for a monitored characteristic which values exceeded an existing threshold value for said monitored characteristic, and determining the optimum threshold value in dependence on the counted number. An optimum threshold value is provided, which is tailored to suit the network concerned.
Patent GB-2361637-A (GB)
Title: Non-slip flooring for shower installation
Inventor: GRAVE ROBERT BRUCE
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A method of installing a shower in a room having a floor includes using a sheet (12) of glass-fabric-reinforced plastic material which provides a supporting base on top of which non-slip flooring (16) is laid, which non-slip flooring extends over the floor of the shower and over a part at least of the remainder of the floor of the room.
Patent GB-2374115-A (GB)
Title: A key
Inventor: FAIETA NICHOLAS DONATO
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to keys for operating locks and particularly, but not exclusively, to keys which may be folded into a storage configuration. A key according to the invention comprises a first portion (3) connected to a second portion (5), wherein the first portion (3) comprises at least part of an element (9) for operating a lock and is movable relative to the second portion (5). One of said portions (3,5) comprises a magnetised element (13) located so as to cooperate with the other of said portions and, by means of a magnetic field associated with said magnetised element (13), resist movement of the first portion (3) from a given position relative to the second portion (5). A key having an effective and reliable mechanism for retaining said two portions in a desired position is thereby provided.
Patent GB-2359488-A (GB)
Title: Restricting reinstatement of drug use
Inventor: LE DZUNG ANH
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2000-02-28
Abstract: . a. -2 adrenergic receptor agonists are used as medication for recovering addicts to prevent or reduce relapse by the stress-induced reinstatement of seeking or craving of addictive material. Suitable alpba-2 adrenergic receptor agonists include guanabenz, clonidine, and especially lofexidine. The drugs may be non-opiate such as cocaine, ethanol and nicotine.
Patent GB-2377244-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for laying and collecting road cones
Inventor: FLYNN BRIAN PATRICK
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a chamber 4 for storing road cones 5 and a delivery system for picking up a cone from the chamber and placing it on a roadway or picking up a cone of the road and placing it back in the chamber. The apparatus is preferably in the form of a road vehicle 1 with the enclosure being a chamber that forms part of the vehicle. The enclosed chamber may have at least one aperture at one end, adjacent the rear of the vehicle, through which cones may be dispensed or retrieved. The chamber may include a number of elongate compartments 4A-E for storing cones that each have an aperture. The delivery means preferably includes a first handling device 8 adjacent a conveyor 9 that has a first end adjacent the chamber and a second end adjacent the roadway, with the first handling device acting to move cones between the chamber and conveyor and visa versa, while a second handling device acts to move cones between the road and the conveyor when collecting cones. The conveyor may be adapted to swivel from a first position where it trails behind a vehicle to place cones to a second position where the conveyor faces forwards towards the front of the vehicle to collect cones.
Patent GB-2371287-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device/rack particularly for invalid buggies
Inventor: WARE BRYAN
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A lifting device which can be secured to the rear end of a motor vehicle for lifting, transporting amd lowering a lightweight self-propelled vehicle such as an invalid buggy. The device comprises a first member 12, adapted to be fixed to the body or chassis of the motor vehicle, a platform 18 for receiving and supporting the lightweight vehicle and jacks 22 for supporting the platform 18 from the first supporting member 12, and for moving the platform 18 between a lowered position in which the lightweight vehicle can be driven from ground level onto the platform 18 and a raised position in which the paltofrm 18 and the lightweight vehicle thereon is raised clear of the ground to allow the motor vehicle to be driven. Damping means in the form of an elastomeric block (78, fig 7) are also provided to prevent excess oscillation of the platform while the motor vehicle is in motion.
Patent GB-2364027-A (GB)
Title: Mounting structure for vehicle door hinges
Inventor: CRANE SCOTT
IPC: B62D25/04
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A mounting structure (10) includes a pillar (14) which forms part of a vehicle body (12) and which supports a vehicle door via hinges (16). A "closed loop" bead (20) or protrusion is formed around each hinge (16) to increase the stiffness of the pillar (14).
Patent GB-2377371-A (GB)
Title: Hook, suitable for mounting to top of car seat to carry shopping bags
Inventor: HAMPTON NIGEL
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A hook features a hook protrusion and a support frame in a shape suitable for mounting to an object such as, the top of, a car front seat where it may be used to support a shopping bag either a forward or backward facing orientation.
Patent GB-2361924-A (GB)
Title: Ion-sensitive hard water dispersible polymers and applications therefor
Inventor: CHANG YIHUA
IPC: D04H1/64
Filed: 1999-12-29
Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion-sensitive, hard water dispersible polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion-sensitive, hard water dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion-sensitive, hard water dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water dispersible personal care products.
Patent GB-2367948-A (GB)
Title: Switchgear apparatus
Inventor: NOSWORTHY JOHN
IPC: H01H9/10
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: Switch gear includes a bar member 24 mounted for rotatable movement about a first axis A-A', a plate member 38,40 connected to the bar member and extending substantially radially from the first axis, a rotatable member mounted on the plate and rotatable about an axis radially outward from the first axis, and engaging means 62 operable to abut the rotatable member thereby rotating the plate member and bar member about the first axis thereby enabling electrical connection and disconnection of the power supply.
Patent GB-2364965-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of piezoelectric print head
Inventor: HOOLEY ANTHONY
IPC: H01L41/333
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: In the method a composition of piezoelectric ceramic paste, plasticiser and a material which becomes electrically conductive after sintering, which composition is capable of being fired to form a highly conductive but mechanically compatible material, is extruded through an appropriately formed and dimensioned extrusion die to produce an extrudate in the form of an elongate strip having internally a multiplicity of tubular cavities extending the length of the extrudate, the walls of which cavities are the piezoelectric ceramic paste/plasticiser/conductor composition which, when fired, forms a conductive electrode layer on the surface of those walls.
Patent GB-2368778-A (GB)
Title: A placemat and coaster set
Inventor: GARRETT DAVID JOHN
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: A placemat and coaster set comprises one placemat (1) and one coaster (2) having fastening means by which they are detachably connected together. The fastening means may comprise, for example, a press fastener or fastener, Velcro (Registered Trade Mark) or the like, or a locking tag (17) on one (2) of the items which engages in a slot (15) in the other item (1). A header card (3) and/or hanging device may be attached to the set, also by fastening means which may be the fastening means by which the placemat and coaster are detachably connected together. The placemat and coaster may bear graphics which form a complete picture, e.g. a caricature of a person or a cartoon character or article, when the two are connected together. The graphics may outline a picture or pictures which the purchaser and/or user of the set may colour for which colouring aids may be provided with the set. The colouring is able to be removed subsequently when the set is cleaned after use.
Patent GB-2382966-A (GB)
Title: Providing information and presentation template data for a carousel
Inventor: COLLINS ANDREW
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: An apparatus and method of providing data for a carousel from which iTV pages may be obtained including defining a plurality of information templates, each information template specifying content for an iTV page, defining a plurality of presentation templates, each presentation template specifying the presentational appearance for an iTV page, assigning a presentation template to an information template, and modifying the information template as required for presentation by the presentation template and outputting, for a carousel, data representing the presentation template and the modified information template, an iTV page being obtained from the carousel by displaying the content specified by the modified information template with the presentational appearance specified by the presentation template.
Patent GB-2385104-A (GB)
Title: Linear actuator and associated lubrication system
Inventor: HENRY RONALD A
IPC: F16H25/20
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A linear actuator 10, preferably a screw 24 and nut 16 where the linear output 14 is connected to the nut 16, the linear actuator being lubricated, preferably by operating in an oil filled chamber (56, fig 2). A lubrication recirculation system for use with a linear actuator is also disclosed. The linear actuator may be used to operate paint spraying apparatus in car plants.
Patent GB-2385234-A (GB)
Title: Telephone number modification
Inventor: CAGNEY FRANCIS
IPC: H04W8/02
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically modifying a dialled number into a different number such as a standard international number before saving it in the telephone book of a mobile phone, irrespective of the form in which the number is actually dialled. The number then stored in the telephone book is then stored in a form in which it can be dialled to make the required call from anywhere in the world. The full international form of the number being dialled is obtained by examining and combining the Mobile Country Code (MCC) list and the Network Colour Code (NCC) list held within the telephone apparatus.
Patent GB-2386802-A (GB)
Title: Auditing of secure communication sessions over a communication network
Inventor: BALDWIN ADRIAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: Monitoring of a secure communication session 410 between two computer entities 400, 419, each identified by a unique identifier (ID), the session also being identified by a unique identifier (ID) so that data uniquely identifying the data communications between them can be generated. Timing information of communications between the entities may also be recorded. The method may further comprise storing in a memory data transmissions from the first to the second, and from the second to the first, computer entities. This stored data may also be hashed. Furthermore an audit record may be generated relating to the communications taken place between the two entities providing a non-repudiable record of the session. Other features are also described relating to (i) verifying a session between a first and second computer entity comprising comparing a stored pattern of data transmissions with a pattern of data transmissions supplied by an entity that requested the verification (ii) an apparatus for secure protocol management and (iii) initially configuring an apparatus for secure protocol management and (iv) providing a verifiable record of a communication session in which at the end of the session a monitoring device of the session is inspected to ensure it has not been compromised during the session. Application of the method to e-commerce transactions and/or e-mail is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2371926-A (GB)
Title: Multi-busbar power track
Inventor: PALEY STEPHEN
IPC: H01R25/16
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: A power track of an electrical distribution system comprises an elongate casing 10, a plurality of linear busbar conductors 21 disposed within the casing; support means 25 for supporting said linear busbar conductors within said casing in a fixed mutually spaced relationship; at least one entry point 6 in the elongate casing for electrical access to said busbar conductors; and a plug-in connector 4,5 at each end of said casing for connecting said modular power track element to another component of said electrical distribution system having complementary plug-in connector means. The busbar conductors are insulated from each other by an air gap. The bus-bars may be insulated from the casing by an insulating film 20. The connectors 4,5 may be polarised and interlock. Each busbar may be U-shaped.
Patent GB-2379895-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling an emission device
Inventor: FARMER DAVID GEORGE
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine includes a three-way catalyst 34 and a NOx device 36 located downstream of the three-way catalyst 34. The NOx device 36 is preconditioned for emissions reduction at engine operating conditions about stoichiometric by substantially filling the device 36 with oxygen and NOx and purging stored oxygen and stored NOx from only an upstream portion 46 of the device, whereupon the upstream portion 46 of the device operates to store oxygen and NOx during subsequent lean transients while the downstream portion 48 of the device 36 operates to reduce excess HC and CO during subsequent rich transients.
Patent GB-2389581-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogenated pyrimidines and their use as inhibitors of deoxyhypusine-synthase or hypusination of eIF-5A
Inventor: HIRSCH ANDREAS
IPC: C07D239/06
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which the dotted line represents a single bond when R  Ü  , R  Þ  and R  ý  are present and a double bond when R  ý  and one of R  Ü  and R  Þ  are absent. R  Ü  and R  Þ  are independently H or an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl group and R  ý  and R  Ú  are independently H, carboxyl, acetyl or an acid-labile protecting group. In particular the dotted line is a single bond and each of R  Ü  , R  Þ  , R  ý  and R  Ú  is H. The compounds may be capable of inhibiting the enzyme deoxyhypusine-synthase and may be used in the treatment or prevention of diseases affected by inhibition of deoxyhypusinesynthase and/or hypusination of the eukaryotic initiation factor 5A (eIF-5A). Specific diseases include viral diseases such as those caused by HIV and diseases associated with abnormal proliferative growth such as carcinomas. <EMI ID=1.1 HE=42 WI=56 LX=803 LY=1419 TI=CF>
Patent GB-2390666-A (GB)
Title: Instantaneous water heater switch
Inventor: WEBBER DOMINIC GEORGE
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: The water heater has a main valve (20, figure 2a) that is operated by a push button 22a to control the presence or absence of water to a flow rate control valve. One of two interchangeable on/off modules, 50a or 50b, may be provided to control the water flow. The on/off module 50a is a mechanical arrangement that includes a mechanical actuation member 76, a rotatable cam member 82, two springs 84 and 90, a housing 74, and attachment means 78 for the valve. The on/off module 50b is an electrical arrangement that includes an electrical actuation member such as a solenoid 52, a cantilever 56, an axially movable member 60, a housing 54, and attachment means 62 for the valve. The push button may consist of a push-push mechanism.
Patent GB-2393533-A (GB)
Title: Routing of interconnected regions e.g. of electrical circuits
Inventor: GREENE MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A method of connecting a plurality of regions includes concurrently performing all important routing and conflict resolution decisions only after at least some relevant data has been assembled. The method may include initially defining connections between each set of regions (fig 4) to be connected and then collating all proposed routing and resolving conflicts in a symmetrical manner. This process may be repeated until a sufficient completion and quality of routing solution is attained (fig 8). The interconnected regions may be regions of an electrical circuit.
Patent GB-2377297-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for educating asthma sufferers and caregivers
Inventor: RASCHE JEANETTE D
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: A method and system preferably is for use in treating asthma patients by applying a score to the severity of the asthma based on answers to a series of questions. The system further preferably includes interactive education including what is asthma, how to lessen the likelihood of asthma attacks, and how to treat an asthma attack.
Patent GB-2382983-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat system
Inventor: WATANABE SHINSUKE
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A vehicle seat system includes a first-row seat (13) as a driver seat, a second-row seat (14) rearward thereof, and a third-row seat (15) further rearward thereof. The second-row seat can be slid and reclined in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The third-row seat (15) with a seat back (34) folded is stored within a space immediately below the second-row seat. The second-row seat with the third-row seat stored can be slid and reclined in a vehicle longitudinal direction.
Patent GB-2397908-A (GB)
Title: Image-capture event monitoring
Inventor: WILCOCK LAWRENCE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: In order to monitor image-capture events, notifications (13) of such events are sent to a service system (14). From each notification (13) a location parameter is derived that is indicative of the location of occurrence of the corresponding event. At the service system (14) the notified events are associated (17A) into clusters and events in a cluster are then analysed (17B) in dependence on at least one further parameter of each event. This further parameter is, for example, the time of occurrence of the corresponding event; in this case, it is possible to determine the existence of a currently-happening attraction or when a regularly-occurring attraction is next to happen. In another embodiment, the further parameter is the direction of image capture for the event and in this case it is possible to determine the likely subject of image-capture events of a cluster.
Patent GB-2382060-A (GB)
Title: Load carrying device for vehicles
Inventor: WESTERN DONALD MURRAY
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: A load attachment device for a vehicle having a load space closed by a tailgate (11), the device comprising an elongate anchor member (9) adapted to be placed in the load space so as to extend across its width, which is provided with attachment means for the connection of straps (3, 4), so that the anchor member (9) can be trapped in the load space when the tailgate (11) is closed with the straps (3, 4) extending out through the edge of the tailgate (11). The invention also provides a load carrying device for a vehicle comprising a box, rack or frame having attachment means including flexible straps or hooks whereby it can be attached to abut against the rear bumper area of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2391728-A (GB)
Title: Hand-powered flashlight
Inventor: MAH PAT Y
IPC: F21L13/06
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A light generating flashlight 11 utilizes a large centrally located magnet 65, which is mounted to slide past a magnet pickup or current induction wire 63, which may be preferably mounted at a center point of travel in a tubular housing having a tubular chamber through which the magnet 65 travels. A pair of elastomeric dampers 83 are located at each end of a support system sleeve 61, which is sized to fit within a main housing 13 to stabilize all internal support within a sealed unit. The result is a device 11 which both facilitates the manual movement of the flashlight body so that the magnet 65 slides past the center magnet pickup or current induction wire 63, and also conserves the residual momentum of the magnet 65 once it has traveled past the magnet pickup or current induction wire 63 by providing a bumper 83 and spring 79 to conserve some of the mechanical energy going in the other direction. Ninety seconds of manual activation enables about five minutes of illumination. A ready charger is disclosed which uses induction to charge the flashlight 11 by proximity to the manual charging magnet wire 63.
Patent GB-2401936-A (GB)
Title: Light sensor for smoke detector
Inventor: BARRETT ROGER
IPC: G08B17/107
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A smoke detector has a light sensor 56 positioned such that a light-receiving surface of the sensor extends generally parallel to a light beam generated by a light source 50 of the smoke detector. The light sensor has an enclosure 58 surrounding the light-receiving surface, which enclosure has an aperture in a side facing the light beam. The front 64 and rear edges 62 of the aperture (with reference to the direction of the light beam), as well as the two side edges extending normal to the front and rear edges, are positioned so as to affect the amount of scattered light from the light beam that reaches the light-receiving surface. In particular, the position of the front and rear edges of the aperture can be used to create a balance of sensitivity to forward-scattered pale-coloured smoke and backward-scattered dark-coloured smoke. The light-receiving surface may be a light-sensitive surface of a plane silicon PIN photodiode.
Patent GB-2389798-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable pressure pad
Inventor: CHAPMAN PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: The pressure pad 1 comprises a first set 11 and a second set 12 of alternately inflatable cells. Both sets of inflatable cells are supplied with air from a pump 6 via a rotary valve 7. A pair of air supply lines 14 lead from the rotary valve 7 to the pad. The pressure pad 1 is segmented into a heel section, upper leg section, torso section, and a head section. The heel, head and upper leg sections are maintained at a lower pressure P1 and the torso section at a higher pressure P2. A control module 50 to control the flow in the segments is provided inside the pressure pad 1. The pressure pad 1 can be an alternating or static pad.